A specialist in the telling of stories from traditional cultures, Marleen Vermeulen has created an anthology that features all kinds of forest animals. Some of the animals are big & scary, like the three bears who are visited by Goldilocks. Some are secretive, like Bohrah the dancing Kangaroo. And some, like the little Indian elephant, are very uncomfortable & don't know what to do about it! These tales have been selected because of theeir suitability for reading aloud, & because they lend themselves to adaptation as simple mime or drama performances. With short but exciting plots & lively illustrations, Forest Tales from Far & Wide is ideal for bedtime reading - & with seven tales in all; children can choose a different tale for every night of the week! To order call 718-260-8946; fax toll free 888-346-9138; e-mail ussales@barefoot-books.com; or write to Barefoot Books, 41 Schermerhorn St., Suite 145, Brooklyn, New York 11201.